Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Ethylhexyl palmitate + 7 moreWorks well
“Infused with anti-aging antioxidants such as pomegranate, acai berry and vitamins A, C & E to nourish and protect the skin”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, methicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingRetinyl palmitate, Ascorbyl palmitateMay help
“Infused with anti-aging antioxidants such as pomegranate, acai berry and vitamins A, C & E to nourish and protect the skin”
This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Retinyl palmitate, Punica granatum extractMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: punica granatum extract, retinyl palmitate.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Punica granatum extract, Althaea officinalis root extract + 6 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus medica acida peel extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Talc~30–36%
Mica~7.3–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaBoron nitride~6.1–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitrideSilica~4.2–5.2%
Zinc stearate~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl palmitate~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateDimethicone~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeParaffinum liquidum~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlyceryl caprylate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCucumis sativus fruit extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCarum petroselinum extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Althaea officinalis root extract~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractCitrus medica acida peel extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Centaurea cyanus flower extract~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractPunica granatum extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractTocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateRetinyl palmitate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateAscorbyl palmitate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateLauroyl lysine~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineMethicone~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconeKaolin~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinWater~0.45–0.7%
Propylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Titanium dioxide~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 75470~0.4–0.6%
Ci 45410~0.3–0.5%
Ci 73360~0.25–0.45%
Ci 15850~0.2–0.4%
Ci 19140~0.2–0.35%
Ultramarines~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Talc, Mica, Boron nitride, Silica, Zinc stearate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Dimethicone, Paraffinum liquidum, Glyceryl caprylate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Carum petroselinum extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Citrus medica acida peel extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Punica granatum extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Lauroyl lysine, Methicone, Kaolin, Water, Propylene glycol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Potassium sorbate, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 75470, Ci 45410, Ci 73360, Ci 15850, Ci 19140, Ultramarines
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| LORACColor Source Buildable BlushYOUR PRODUCT | Yves Saint LaurentTouche Éclat Illuminating Pen Collector | CoverGirlNormal Skin, Creamy Natural 120 | REVOLUTION SKINCARERevolution Body Perfecting Pore Blurring Stick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 46% | 46% |
| Price | $23.00 | $19.85−$3.15 | — | $16.04−$6.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Cyclopentasiloxane | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"LORAC - Color Source Buildable Blush" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.50% - 0.70%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 23.00$ in the United States and for 14.45£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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